Site Operations Leader

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeOperations Full time $120,000 - $150,000

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our factory through its exciting start-up phase and beyond. As a pivotal leadership role, you will oversee Manufacturing, Maintenance, Capital Projects, and Warehousing/Logistics with a strong emphasis on compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the commissioning, ramp-up, and operational readiness of a new food manufacturing site.
  • Establish core site processes, systems, and procedures from the ground up, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing site operations team across production, maintenance, engineering, and logistics.
  • Support and lead an operations-based teams across production, maintenance, warehouse & dispatch, sustainability & safety to achieve/exceed KPI's and deliver on productivity targets and operational improvement.
  • Develop and implement strategies to scale operations in line with company growth, empowering and supporting direct reports to meet increasing operational demands.
  • Manage inbound and outbound logistics, warehouse operations, and inventory control to support smooth and timely product flow.
  • Lead, motivate, and engage teams across manufacturing, engineering, and procurement to achieve individual, team, and site objectives.
  • Foster a culture of business improvement to ensure continuous results and performance enhancement.
  • Promote a safety-first culture across the site, ensuring that WH&S processes are in place, including induction, training, and safety programs.
  • Develop, track, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including labour optimization, overtime, OEE, throughput rates, and inventory.

Your Background:

  • Proven experience (5+ years) in a Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Production Manager position or similar leadership role in food manufacturing or FMCG.
  • Demonstrated success in building and developing strong leadership teams within a manufacturing plant, driving accountability, engagement, and high performance.
  • A collaborative leader who inspires and empowers teams, with a track record of leading high-performing groups through change and growth.
  • Experience leading cultural transformation initiatives, creating a positive, safe, and inclusive workplace that values teamwork and continuous improvement.
  • Experience managing capital projects and/or commissioning new equipment or facilities is highly regarded, especially in fast-paced manufacturing settings.
  • Strong continuous improvement background with a good grasp of sophisticated continuous improvement methodologies such as LEAN / Six Sigma and 5Y problem-solving tools.
  • Good commercial acumen, able to understand and manage finances with the ability to identify the key cost drivers in a fast-paced food plant.
  • Strong communication, coaching, consultation and negotiation skills with an ability to engage and influence internal stakeholders.

What We Offer:

  • This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-growing organisation at a pivotal moment in its journey.
  • You'll play a key leadership role in shaping the future of the business, with the chance to make a genuine impact from day one.
  • This role will challenge and grow your operational, commercial, engineering, and leadership capabilities—positioning you strongly for future executive-level opportunities.
  • A competitive remuneration package including base salary, superannuation, and performance-based bonus.

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